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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which state assembly recently passed anti-mob violence bill?
A
Meghalaya
B
Tripura
C
Manipur
D
Assam
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On December 12 last year, the Jharkhand assembly passed the “Prevention of Mob Violence and Mob Lynching Bill, 2021” during the winter session.

Detailed explanation-2: -These sections of the IPC pertain to murder. Manipur was the first State to form a law against mob lynching in the year 2018 and this law was in sync to the guidelines provided by the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-3: -There is “no separate” definition for such incidents under the existing IPC. Lynching incidents can be dealt with under Section 300 and 302 of IPC. Section 302 provides that whoever commits murder shall be punished with death or imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.

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